Comparison

Deco Deck vs Knightly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Deco Deck

This logic puzzle challenges you to connect cards into groups of five, forming valid hands. Every card must be part of a hand to solve the puzzle, with each puzzle having a single unique solution. Daily free puzzles are available, with more accessible via subscription or a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Link cards into groups of five
  • Form valid card hands
  • Solve unique puzzles
  • Daily free puzzles
  • Subscription for more puzzles
  • Lifetime access option
Features
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Deco Deck is an original logic puzzle from the creator of Semantle.. Your goal is to link the cards on the board in connected groups of five, such that each group makes a valid "hand". To win, every card on the board must be part of a hand. Each puzzle has only one solution. There are two free puzzles every day. More puzzles are available by subscription. You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. The subscription is $4.99 per year. Or you can buy lifetime access for $9.99. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Knightly

A logic puzzle game based on the chess knight's L-shaped move. Explore different game modes, solve over 900 levels, and sharpen your strategic thinking. No prior chess knowledge is required to play.

Highlights
  • Chess knight movement puzzles
  • Multiple game modes (Tour, Pathfinder, Gridlock)
  • Over 900 levels
  • Works offline
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • One-time purchase to unlock all levels
Features
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Think like a knight. Knightly is a brain puzzle game built around the chess knight. Every puzzle uses the same L-shaped move, but each mode puts a different spin on it. No chess experience needed; just learn one move and start solving. Works offline. No wifi needed. No ads. No subscriptions. GAME MODES Tour Visit every square on the board without going back to one you've already been on. Boards start small and get big. A relaxing logic puzzle when it's easy, a serious brain teaser when it's not. Pathfinder Get your knight to a specific spot on the board. The path matters; fewer moves means more stars. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Gridlock You have several knights, each with a matching spot. Get them all where they need to go. Think strategy, think patience. EVERYDAY PUZZLES 900+ levels across all three modes. Pick it up for a few minutes or settle in for a longer session. A casual game that still makes you think. TRY IT FREE The first 50 levels are free. If you want the rest, one purchase unlocks everything. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collected.

Screenshots

Deco Deck4 screens
Knightly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knightly at every 9 days against Deco Deck's every 5 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deco Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knightly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Deco Deck against 5.0 for Knightly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deco Deck ships an update every 5 months, Knightly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Deco Deck versus Knightly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeco DeckKnightly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid TurnerEthan Smith

Customer experience

Deco Deck

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Knightly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deco Deck

One-time1
  • Eternal$9.99
1 purchases

Knightly

One-time1
  • Knightly Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Deco Deck free?
Deco Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knightly free?
Knightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deco Deck or Knightly?
Deco Deck and Knightly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Deco Deck or Knightly have ads?
Neither Deco Deck nor Knightly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deco Deck or Knightly?
Deco Deck ships an update every 5 months, and Knightly every 9 days. Most recently, Deco Deck was updated on October 12, 2026 and Knightly on October 18, 2026.

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